Athearn Genesis G65524 HO EMD GP39-2 Reading RDG 3407 Code 55 - Switch Model: 93401

Model: 93401

Era: late 1990’s to present

silicone-filled differentials with steel gears

BLI's models follow the original designs closely

Athearn Genesis G65524 HO EMD GP39-2 Reading RDG 3407 Code 55 - Switch Model: 93401Athearn Genesis G65524 HO EMD GP39 2 Reading RDG 3407 In the decade between 1974 and 1984, EMD produced the GP39 2 for seven North American railroads. The basic design followed most four axle road diesel switchers for the time. Borrowing improvements from the GP38 2 and GP40 2 designs, this mid horsepower road switcher utilized a turbocharged 12 cylinder EMD 645E3 diesel engine for its prime mover. With 4 fewer cylinders, the smaller engine provided a